Abstract
Left ventricular catheterization at the bedside without the aid of fluoroscopy was accomplished successfully in 38 of 46 acutely ill patients with the use of a specially curved polyethylene catheter introduced percutaneously in the femoral artery. The procedure could be accomplished quickly and with no serious complications. This simplified technique may make left ventricular pressure monitoring a practical diagnostic and therapeutic guide in certain patients with shock.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 66-69 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | The American Journal of Cardiology |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1970 |